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Jefferson Elementary School

East Penn SD · Lehigh County · 520 Elm St, Emmaus, PA 18049.0

(610)965-1645

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6/10
#699
Rank 699 out of 1,545
Top 45%
English Language Arts7/10 · #616 · 60th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #645 · 58th percentile
Science4/10 · #871 · 38th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary sits in Emmaus, a walkable, tight-knit borough in the Lehigh Valley that feels like small-town Pennsylvania at its best — tree-lined streets, local shops, and a strong sense of community pride. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with English and Math scores that trend a bit above average, making it a reasonable fit for families looking for a stable, community-rooted elementary experience. Families who value that neighborhood school feel — where kids walk to school and teachers know everyone by name — tend to thrive here.

Student Demographics

138 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
80 (58%)
Hispanic
43 (31%)
Multiple Races
11 (8%)
African American
3 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners3 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged55 (40%)
Students with Disabilities31 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

268
Enrollment
20.6
Teachers (FTE)
13:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #586 · 63rd percentile

59 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found